‘The Old Mill Stream’  
E. Bennett
A beautifully detailed oil on canvas depicting a peaceful riverside scene with a traditional stone mill cottage nestled beneath distant hills. A winding path leads the eye towards calm water in the foreground, while soft light breaks across the landscape beneath a gently clouded sky. Painted in warm earthy tones with fine attention to texture and atmosphere, the composition captures the idyllic charm of the Victorian countryside beautifully.
Medium & Support: Oil on canvas.  
Frame: Presented in an ornate gilt frame of the period with pierced foliate decoration and warm aged patina; light wear and small losses consistent with age.  
Condition: Good decorative condition overall with light surface wear and age-related marks commensurate with age.  
Signature: Unsigned.  
Dimensions: 
Framed: approx. 44 × 37 cm (17.5 × 14.5 inches)  
Visible painting: approx. 29 × 21.5 cm (11.5 × 8.5 inches)  
Notes: A charming and highly decorative Victorian landscape painting, full of traditional country house character. The rich palette, tranquil water and mountainous backdrop give the piece a particularly timeless and romantic quality.